Battery packaging system

Abstract

A battery holder assembly ( 219 ) includes a cavity structure (CS), a screw plate (SP), a spring electrical contact (SEC), an insulator cup (IC), and a pin ( 402 ). CS ( 392 ) defines a cavity ( 210 ) in a chassis panel (CP) of an electronic device (ED). SP ( 320 ) snugly fits within an opening in CP ( 212 ). SP has a base ( 702 ) forming a cover for enclosing the cavity. SP forms a connection with CS and a first terminal of a battery ( 318 ), when battery is positioned in the cavity and SP is fitted within the opening. SEC ( 802 ) provides a connection between battery and SP. IC ( 322 ) snugly receives battery therein. IC fits within the cavity and electrically insulates a second terminal of battery from CS. A battery contact (BC) is disposed on IC. BC ( 716, 412 ) provides a connection to the second terminal. Pin forms a connection between BC and ED.

1. A battery holder assembly for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cavity structure disposed in a chassis panel of an electronic device, said cavity structure defining a cavity and at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material; 
 a screw plate at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material sized and shaped to be snugly fitted within an opening in said chassis panel defined by said cavity structure, said screw plate having a base which forms a cover for enclosing said cavity and is configured to form an electrical connection with said cavity structure and a first terminal of a coin cell battery, when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity and said screw plate is fitted within said opening; 
 a spring electrical contact disposed on an inner face of said screw plate configured for providing an electrical connection between said coin cell battery disposed in said cavity and an inner face of said screw plate; 
 an insulator cup formed of an electrically insulating material, said insulator cup sized and shaped for snugly receiving a coin cell battery therein, and configured to fit within said cavity and electrically insulate a second battery terminal of a coin cell battery when positioned therein from said cavity structure; 
 a battery contact formed of an electrically conductive material disposed on said insulator cup configured for providing an electrical connection to a second terminal of a coin cell battery when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity; 
 an aperture formed in said cavity structure opposed from said screw plate; and 
 a pin formed of a conductive material and forming an electrical connection extending between said battery contact on said insulator cup and a circuit board of said electronic device. 
 
     
     
       2. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said pin is comprised of a pogo pin having at least one movable end which is resiliently biased for movement in a direction aligned with an axis of said pin. 
     
     
       3. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 2 , wherein said movable end of said pin is configured to resiliently engage said battery contact on said insulator cup when said circuit board is secured adjacent to said chassis panel. 
     
     
       4. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said pin extends at least partially through said aperture to form said electrical connection with said battery contact. 
     
     
       5. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said screw plate is comprised of a peripheral side wall with threads disposed thereon configured for threaded engagement with a threaded side wall of said cavity structure. 
     
     
       6. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 5 , further comprising a gasket disposed within said cavity structure and positioned to engage an edge of said peripheral side wall opposed from said base. 
     
     
       7. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said cavity structure has a cylindrical shape. 
     
     
       8. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said insulator cup is comprised of one or more clips integrally formed with said insulator cup and configured for securing a coin cell battery in said insulator cup when positioned therein. 
     
     
       9. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said insulator cup is secured within said cavity. 
     
     
       10. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , wherein said insulator cup is further comprised of a bushing which projects from a base thereof, said bushing extending through said aperture, and having a bore defined therein configured for receiving said pin. 
     
     
       11. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 10 , further comprising a flange disposed on said bushing, said flange configured for engaging a securing clip configured to secure said insulator cup in said cavity structure. 
     
     
       12. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , further comprising a gasket disposed in a portion of said cavity structure, said gasket providing a seal between said screw plate and said cavity structure configured for excluding the entry of environmental contaminants through said cavity and into said electronic device. 
     
     
       13. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 1 , further comprising at least one slot or notch disposed on a surface of said screw plate for receiving a tool. 
     
     
       14. A battery holder assembly for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cavity structure disposed in a chassis panel of an electronic device, said cavity structure defining a cavity and at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material; 
 a screw plate at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material sized and shaped to be snugly fitted within an opening in said chassis panel defined by said cavity structure, said screw plate having a base which forms a cover for enclosing said cavity and is configured to form an electrical connection with said cavity structure and a first terminal of a coin cell battery, when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity and said screw plate is fitted within said opening; 
 an insulator cup formed of an electrically insulating material, said insulator cup sized and shaped for snugly receiving a coin cell battery therein, and configured to fit within said cavity and electrically insulate a second battery terminal of a coin cell battery when positioned therein from said cavity structure; 
 a battery contact formed of an electrically conductive material disposed on said insulator cup configured for providing an electrical connection to a second terminal of a coin cell battery when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity; 
 an aperture formed in said cavity structure opposed from said base of said screw plate; and 
 a pin formed of a conductive material and forming an electrical connection between said battery contact on said insulator cup and a circuit board of said electronic device. 
 
     
     
       15. A battery holder assembly for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cavity structure disposed in a chassis panel of an electronic device, said cavity structure defining a cavity and at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material; 
 a screw plate at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material sized and shaped to be snugly fitted within an opening in said chassis panel defined by said cavity structure, said screw plate having a base which forms a cover for enclosing said cavity and is configured to form an electrical connection with said cavity structure and a first terminal of a coin cell battery, when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity and said screw plate is fitted within said opening; 
 an insulator cup formed of an electrically insulating material, said insulator cup sized and shaped for snugly receiving a coin cell battery therein, and configured to fit within said cavity and electrically insulate a second battery terminal of a coin cell battery when positioned therein from said cavity structure; 
 a battery contact formed of an electrically conductive material disposed on said insulator cup configured for providing an electrical connection to a second terminal of a coin cell battery when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity; 
 an aperture formed in said cavity structure opposed from said base of said screw plate; 
 a pogo pin formed of a conductive material and forming an electrical connection between said battery contact on said insulator cup and a circuit board of said electronic device, said pogo pin having at least one movable end which is resiliently biased for movement in a direction aligned with an axis of said pin, wherein said movable end of said pin is configured to resiliently engage said battery contact on said insulator cup when said circuit board is secured to said chassis panel. 
 
     
     
       16. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 15 , wherein said screw plate is comprised of a peripheral side wall extending transversely from said base with threads disposed thereon configured for threaded engagement with a threaded side wall of said cavity structure. 
     
     
       17. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 16 , further comprising a gasket disposed within said cavity structure and positioned to engage an edge of said peripheral side wall opposed from said base. 
     
     
       18. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 15 , wherein said insulator cup is comprised of one or more clips integrally formed with said insulator cup and configured for securing a coin cell battery in said insulator cup when positioned therein. 
     
     
       19. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 15 , wherein said insulator cup is secured within said cavity. 
     
     
       20. The battery holder assembly according to  claim 15 , wherein said insulator cup is further comprised of a bushing which projects from a base thereof, said bushing extending through said aperture, and having a bore defined therein configured for receiving said pin. 
     
     
       21. A battery holder assembly for an electronic device, comprising:
 a cavity structure defining a cavity and at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material; 
 a screw plate at least partially formed of an electrically conductive material sized and shaped to be snugly fitted within an opening defined by said cavity structure, said screw plate having a base which forms a cover for enclosing said cavity and is configured to form an electrical connection with said cavity structure and a first terminal of a coin cell battery, when said battery is positioned in said cavity and said screw plate is fitted within said opening; 
 an insulator cup formed of an electrically insulating material, said insulator cup sized and shaped for snugly receiving a coin cell therein, and configured to fit within said cavity and electrically insulate a second battery terminal of a coin cell battery when positioned therein from said cavity structure; 
 a battery contact formed of an electrically conductive material disposed on said insulator cup configured for providing an electrical connection to a second terminal of a coin cell battery when said coin cell battery is positioned in said cavity; 
 an aperture formed in said cavity structure opposed from said base of said screw plate; and 
 a pogo pin formed of a conductive material and forming an electrical connection between said battery contact on said insulator cup and a circuit board of an electronic device when said cavity structure is positioned on a panel of an electronic device, said pogo pin having at least one movable end which is resiliently biased for movement in a direction aligned with an axis of said pin, and wherein said movable end of said pin is configured to resiliently engage said battery contact on said insulator cup when said circuit board is secured adjacent to said chassis panel. 
 
     
     
       22. A battery packaging system configured for being coupled to an electronic device so as to facilitate an electrical connection between a battery and an internal circuit of said electronic device, comprising:
 an electrically conductive screw plate comprising a base member, a sidewall, and a recess defined by said sidewall and said base member, said electrically conductive screw plate configured for being mechanically and electrically connected to a chassis of said electronic device; 
 an electrical spring contact disposed within said recess and coupled to said base member, said electrical spring contact configured for providing an electrical connection between said electrically conductive screw plate and a first terminal of said battery; 
 an insulator cup configured for receiving said battery and insulating at least a portion of said battery from said electrically conductive screw plate and said chassis said insulator cup comprising a base, a plurality of sidewalls protrusions extending away from said base, and an insert space formed by said base and said plurality of sidewalls protrusions; and 
 an electrically conductive contact coupled to said insulator cup and configured for facilitating an electrical connection between a second terminal of said battery and said internal circuit. 
 
     
     
       23. A battery packaging system configured for being coupled to an electronic device so as to facilitate an electrical connection between a battery and an internal circuit of said electronic device, comprising:
 an electrically conductive screw plate comprising a base member, a sidewall, and a recess defined by said sidewall and said base member, said electrically conductive screw plate configured for being mechanically and electrically connected to a chassis of said electronic device; 
 an electrical spring contact disposed within said recess and coupled to said base member, said electrical spring contact configured for providing an electrical connection between said electrically conductive screw plate and a first terminal of said battery; 
 an insulator cup configured for receiving said battery and insulating at least a portion of said battery from said electrically conductive screw plate and said chassis, said insulator cup comprising a base, a plurality of sidewall protrusions extending away from said base, and an insert space formed by said base and said plurality of sidewall protrusions, each of said sidewall protrusions comprising a first opposing end coupled to said base and a second opposing end having a clip extending outwardly therefrom, said clip configured for resiliently engaging said battery when said battery is inserted into said insert space; and 
 an electrically conductive contact coupled to said insulator cup and configured for facilitating an electrical connection between a second terminal of said battery and said internal circuit.